Michiel Leenaars
NLnet Foundation
Biography
Michiel Leenaars is the director of strategy at the NLnet Foundation, a public benefit organisation established in the 1980s when the first open internet connection to Europe was established. Michiel leads the NGI Zero programmes and was previously project lead for the Next Generation Internet 2025 report that helped establish the NGI initiative’s vision.
He is active in national and international bodies, such as The Commons Conservancy, SIDN Fund, Internet Standards Platform and Petities.nl foundation.
From 2014-2018 he was a member of the Dutch Education Council, which advises national authorities on education policy. He also worked for the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and Dutch National Computing Facilities Foundation (NCF) advising on e-infrastructure and e-science, and coordinating the national software engineering programme. Within the European policy body e-Infrastructure Reflection Group (e-IRG), he was lead editor of the first two of its e-Infrastructure Roadmaps.
From 2006-2010 he was a member of the strategic committee of the European domain name registry EURid, and from 2009-2018 was a board member and member of the board of supervisors of Accessibility.nl, the Dutch accessibility expertise centre and certification organisation.
Organisation
NLnet Foundation
Research centre
Stichting NLnet is an independent philanthropic foundation with a strong focus on growing and cultivating digital commons. NLnet is officially recognised as a public benefit organisation. The history of NLnet goes back to 1982 when a group of Europeans led by former NLnet director and member of the Internet Hall of Fame Teus Hagen announced the European Unix Network (EUnet) which became the first public wide area network in Europe and the place where Internet was introduced to Europe. NLnet also pioneered the worlds first dial-in and ISDN infrastructure with full country coverage. In 1997 all commercial activities were sold to its American counterpart UUnet (now Verizon). The articles of association for the NLnet Foundation state:to promote the exchange of electronic information and all that is related or beneficial to that purpose
. NLnet's core activity is to support individuals and organisations that contribute to digital commons (e.g. free and open source software and hardware, open data, open science, open education) through its renowned open call - working towards an information society we want to live in.
Speaker session
PLENARY 4 : Securing the Open-Source Frontier: Navigating Supply Chain Risks
Open-source components are literally everywhere in the digital infrastructure, products and services. The modern ecosystem offers a wealth of advantages for an open-source software developer, enabling fast, permission-less innovation However, incorporating third-party code, even from trusted sources, introduces an element of uncertainty. This uncertainty is precisely where supply chain attacks come into play and underscore the need for a proactive approach to security.
When contributing to or relying on open-source or any software development projects, it is essential to consider the integrity of the entire supply chain and ensure that all contributors across the chain adhere to best security practices. Collaborative efforts within the open-source community, such as code audits and timely updates, are essential in maintaining a robust defence against supply chain threats.
The panel will bring together experts in the area of software supply chain, open source and the software industry. It will discuss how open source empowers developers, but also obliges them to be vigilant guardians of the software supply chain and how, balancing the benefits with the risks, security measures are essential to uphold the trust placed in open-source development.
Mirko Presser
Aarhus University
Biography
Mirko Presser is head of the EngTech section and associate professor in digital business development at Aarhus University. Previously he was head of research and innovation for the smart city lab at the Alexandra Institute working on linked open data and the internet of things. He has been studying and working on digital technologies research since 2000.
Mirko holds a Master’s degree in physics with astrophysics and a Master’s degree in telecommunications and systems engineering, both from the University of Bristol, and received his PhD in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Surrey. He has also been heavily involved in European framework programmes since 2002, and has served as technical manager and coordinator in several projects.
Organisation
Aarhus University
Educational institution
The Department of Business Development and Technology (BTECH) is part of Aarhus BSS, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS holds the distinguished accreditations AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS for its business-related activities.
Speaker session
PLENARY 4 : Securing the Open-Source Frontier: Navigating Supply Chain Risks
Open-source components are literally everywhere in the digital infrastructure, products and services. The modern ecosystem offers a wealth of advantages for an open-source software developer, enabling fast, permission-less innovation However, incorporating third-party code, even from trusted sources, introduces an element of uncertainty. This uncertainty is precisely where supply chain attacks come into play and underscore the need for a proactive approach to security.
When contributing to or relying on open-source or any software development projects, it is essential to consider the integrity of the entire supply chain and ensure that all contributors across the chain adhere to best security practices. Collaborative efforts within the open-source community, such as code audits and timely updates, are essential in maintaining a robust defence against supply chain threats.
The panel will bring together experts in the area of software supply chain, open source and the software industry. It will discuss how open source empowers developers, but also obliges them to be vigilant guardians of the software supply chain and how, balancing the benefits with the risks, security measures are essential to uphold the trust placed in open-source development.
Monique Calisti
Martel Innovate
Biography
Dr Monique Calisti is the CEO of Martel Innovate, president and founder of the Digital for Planet association and director of the NGI Outreach Office. She is a passionate entrepreneur and ICT expert with experience in research and innovation funding, strategic consulting, training, communication, social media marketing, and business development of sustainable and innovative software solutions.
With expertise in AI and NGI technologies (IoT, 5G, Cloud/Edge, etc.), Monique helps Martel’s customers and partners develop agile and efficient innovation strategies and plans.
Monique is also an expert evaluator and reviewer for the European Commission. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the European AI, Data and Robotics Association, and coordinator of the European NGIoT Coordination and Support Action.
Over the last 20 years, Monique has been a speaker and moderator at science, technology and policy events, authored and edited professional publications and R&D project proposals, and been a Programme Committee member for international conferences.
Monique holds a PhD in AI from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne and a PhD in telecommunications engineering from the University of Bologna.
Organisation
Martel Innovate
Corporate
Speaker session
PLENARY 4 : Securing the Open-Source Frontier: Navigating Supply Chain Risks
Open-source components are literally everywhere in the digital infrastructure, products and services. The modern ecosystem offers a wealth of advantages for an open-source software developer, enabling fast, permission-less innovation However, incorporating third-party code, even from trusted sources, introduces an element of uncertainty. This uncertainty is precisely where supply chain attacks come into play and underscore the need for a proactive approach to security.
When contributing to or relying on open-source or any software development projects, it is essential to consider the integrity of the entire supply chain and ensure that all contributors across the chain adhere to best security practices. Collaborative efforts within the open-source community, such as code audits and timely updates, are essential in maintaining a robust defence against supply chain threats.
The panel will bring together experts in the area of software supply chain, open source and the software industry. It will discuss how open source empowers developers, but also obliges them to be vigilant guardians of the software supply chain and how, balancing the benefits with the risks, security measures are essential to uphold the trust placed in open-source development.